at Ascension Health in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Details
+ Department: Radiation Oncology
+ Schedule: FT, day shift, 40 hrs a week , Monday-Friday, 9a.m.-5p.m., partially remote position
+ Hospital: Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center
+ Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.
Responsibilities
Develop and administer radiation therapy treatment plans under the direction of medical physicist and radiation oncologist.
+ Design a treatment plan to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field to a defined tumor volume.
+ Assist with or perform the application of specific methods of dosimetry, including intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures.
+ Assist with or perform the fabrication of beam modifying devices and immobilization devices.
+ Provide technical support for radiation protection procedures and qualitative machine calibrations of equipment.
+ Maintain radiation safety for self, co-workers and patients in accordance with NRC guidelines.
+ Assist physicist in the design and implementation of research activities and perform special projects related to dosimetry.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
+ Medical Dosimetrist credentialed from the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board or board-eligiblefor certification with credentials obtained within 2 years of hire date required.
Education:
+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
Additional Preferences
CMD preferred but eligible to take exam and become certified within 1 year
Why Join Our Team
Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRightsSp\10\20.pdf) poster. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\%20English\formattedESQA508c.pdf) Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.This employer participates in the Electornic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more inforamtion.
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